IL HR1465

Commends Detective Tracy Williams of the Evanston Police Department for receiving the 2010 Most Innovative Blood Drive Coordinator Award from the Illinois Coalition of Community Blood Centers.

Recognizes Detective Williams's efforts to organize the Joseph Bush Replenishment Fund Blood Drive in December 2009 to help his severely injured colleague, Officer Joseph Bush.

Details Detective Williams's promotional efforts across multiple Chicago-area police and fire departments in Deerfield, Evanston, Glenview, Lincolnwood, Morton Grove, Northbrook, Niles, Rosemont, Skokie, and Woodridge to encourage blood donations.

Notes the blood drive's success in recruiting nearly 300 donors despite being scheduled during December, historically the most difficult month for blood collection.

Directs presentation of a suitable copy of the resolution to Detective Tracy Williams as a symbol of respect and esteem from the Illinois House of Representatives.